Amar
Azure AVD Consultant
10
+
Years of Exp.
Technical Skills
1. Machine Learning and AI Integration in AVD
2. Cost Management and Optimization in Azure
3. Regulatory Compliance Expertise (HIPAA, GDPR) in AVD Environment
4. Advanced User Experience Optimization for Virtual Desktops
5. Collaboration Tool Integration (Microsoft Teams, SharePoint) with AVD
6. Expertise in Disaster Recovery Planning and Execution
7. Cloud Migration Strategies and Execution
8. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Mastery (Terraform, ARM Templates)
9. DevOps Practices Integration for AVD
10. Containerization and Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
11. Data Management in Azure (SQL Database, Cosmos DB, Data Lake)
12. Advanced Network Security and Compliance Implementation
13. Linux Administration and Integration in Hybrid Environments
Professional Summary
Responsibility
- 1. Lead the design and implementation of complex AVD solutions for multinational clients.
2. Provide technical mentorship to AVD deployment teams and guide junior consultants.
3. Define and enforce security policies, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
4. Conduct in-depth performance analyses and implement optimization strategies.
5. Troubleshoot and resolve critical issues in AVD environments, acting as the final escalation point.
6. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AVD with diverse enterprise systems.
7. Architect and implement high-availability and disaster recovery solutions for AVD.
8. Develop and deliver advanced training programs for AVD administrators and end-users.
9. Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend their integration into AVD environments.
10. Conduct detailed capacity planning and scaling for large AVD deployments.
11. Lead the implementation of automation and scripting for efficient AVD management.
12. Define and enforce governance policies using Azure Policy and Blueprints.
13. Participate in pre-sales activities, providing technical expertise in AVD solutions.
14. Author comprehensive documentation for AVD best practices and deployment procedures.
15. Actively contribute to developing internal tools and processes for AVD management.
Projects
Global AVD Consolidation
Secure AVD Deployment for Finance Giant
1. Conduct detailed assessments of existing AVD instances across different regions to identify consolidation opportunities and challenges.
2. Collaborate with IT teams in various locations to gather requirements and customize the consolidation plan based on regional needs and infrastructure nuances.
3. Develop and implement a robust communication strategy to inform stakeholders about the consolidation progress and any potential impact on their workflows.
4. Coordinate with third-party vendors and service providers to seamlessly integrate disparate AVD environments into a unified, global solution.
5. Optimize resource allocation and distribution to enhance AVD performance, considering varying network conditions and user demands in different parts of the world.
6. Establish and enforce global access controls and user policies to enhance security and compliance across the consolidated AVD environment.
7. Conduct comprehensive training sessions for IT support teams in different regions to ensure they are well-equipped to handle post-consolidation support and troubleshooting.
8. Monitor and evaluate the success of the consolidation initiative, gathering feedback from users and stakeholders to identify areas for further optimization and improvement.
1. Collaborate with cybersecurity experts to establish a multi-layered defense strategy for AVD, encompassing network, endpoint, and application security.
2. Develop and enforce data loss prevention (DLP) policies tailored to financial data sensitivity within the AVD environment.
3. Create detailed documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for incident response and breach mitigation specific to AVD.
4. Coordinate with regulatory bodies to ensure alignment with evolving financial compliance standards and adapt the AVD setup accordingly.
5. Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to fortify the AVD infrastructure against potential threats.
6. Design and implement secure user authentication mechanisms, including multifactor authentication (MFA) and biometric access.
7. Collaborate with third-party auditing firms to undergo comprehensive compliance assessments and certifications.
8. Lead training sessions for IT personnel and end-users on security best practices within the AVD framework, emphasizing data protection and regulatory compliance.
AVD Scalability for Retail Chain
1. Collaborate with the retail chain's IT teams to gather and analyze user behavior and application usage data to inform scalability decisions.
2. Develop a detailed capacity planning strategy to anticipate future growth and ensure the AVD infrastructure can scale efficiently.
3. Work closely with vendors and third-party providers to source and integrate additional resources, ensuring compatibility with the existing AVD environment.
4. Implement automated scaling mechanisms to dynamically adjust resources based on fluctuating demand, optimizing cost-effectiveness.
5. Guide hardware upgrades and specifications to meet the increased demands of the growing retail business.
6. Collaborate with the retail chain's training department to develop and deliver training sessions for IT staff and end-users on the optimized and scalable AVD environment.
7. Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor the success of the scalability efforts and regularly report progress to stakeholders.
8. Develop and document a comprehensive disaster recovery plan to safeguard against potential issues arising from the scalability process and ensure minimal downtime.
Education
BE in Computer science – from S.A. Engineering college
Certificate
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified: Security Engineer Associate
Microsoft Certified: Windows Virtual Desktop Specialty
Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate